NDC Package 50056-2006-5 Acamprosate Calcium

Powder - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

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NDC Package Code:
50056-2006-5
Package Description:
1 PACKAGE in 1 DRUM / 50 kg in 1 PACKAGE
Product Code:
Non-Proprietary Name:
Acamprosate Calcium
Substance Name:
Acamprosate Calcium
Usage Information:
This medication is used along with counseling and support to help people who are alcohol dependent not drink alcohol. Acamprosate works by restoring the natural balance of chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). Before starting this medication, you should no longer be drinking alcohol. Acamprosate has not been shown to work well if you are still drinking alcohol when you start taking it.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
50056200605
Product Type:
Bulk Ingredient
Labeler Name:
Angelini Pharma Italia Aziende Chimiche Riunite Angelini Francesco A.c.r.a.f. Spa
Dosage Form:
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s):
Sample Package:
N/A
Marketing Category:
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date:
02-20-2008
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2024
Exclude Flag:
N
Unfinished Product:
Yes
Code Structure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 50056-2006-5?

The NDC Packaged Code 50056-2006-5 is assigned to an UNFINISHED drug package of 1 package in 1 drum / 50 kg in 1 package of Acamprosate Calcium, a bulk ingredient labeled by Angelini Pharma Italia Aziende Chimiche Riunite Angelini Francesco A.c.r.a.f. Spa. The product's dosage form is powder and is administered via form.

Is NDC 50056-2006 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Acamprosate Calcium is an UNFINISHED PRODUCT with code 50056-2006 that is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Angelini Pharma Italia Aziende Chimiche Riunite Angelini Francesco A.c.r.a.f. Spa on February 20, 2008 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 50056-2006-5?

The 11-digit format is 50056200605. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

This package code is originally configured in a 5-4-1 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
5-4-150056-2006-55-4-250056-2006-05